Overview

• At New York’s Javits Center press conference, Canelo Alvarez shoved Terence Crawford after the American closed the gap, triggering a near brawl that required security intervention.
• The fight is scheduled for September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and marks boxing’s first major live event on Netflix, bypassing the traditional pay-per-view model.
• Alvarez admitted his May bout with William Scull was lackluster under new Saudi-promoted guidelines and has requested a smaller ring to force more engagement against Crawford.
• Crawford, moving up two weight divisions without seeking a catchweight clause, vowed to make Alvarez “pay for that push” and chase an unprecedented third undisputed title.
• Dana White’s new TKO venture with Turki Alalshikh and WWE chief Nick Khan is showcasing cross-promotional power by uniting UFC and WWE resources for the super fight.